Buffalo
Bills
4-2
31
FINAL
20
Miami
Dolphins
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills secured a decisive victory over the Miami Dolphins, taking the game 31-20 in a critical Week 8 matchup of the 2027 season. With this win, the Bills solidify their position in the playoff race while the Dolphins look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who amassed 307 passing yards and tossed two touchdown passes. His performance was complemented by receiver Khalil Shakir, who racked up 90 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. On the ground, Rachaad White of the Dolphins showcased his skills with 91 rushing yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bills' offensive onslaught.
The Buffalo defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Ted Goodrich notching a crucial sack that disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm at a key moment. As the game progressed, the Bills' defense effectively contained the Dolphins, making it difficult for them to mount a successful comeback. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Buffalo's defense intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that extended their lead and put the game out of reach for Miami.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 22 | 71% | 307 | 2 | 0 | 123.9 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 180 | 1 | 0 | 102.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | HB | 13 | 91 | 7.0 | 48 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 51 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Brandon Clinton | QB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Von Norris | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 46 | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Matt Roby | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Goodrich | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Green | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |

